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The Foxford to Swinford road is closed to traffic at present, following a collision. A 2-vehicle collision occurred earlier this evening outside Callow Church. Gardai say there were no serious injuries sustained in the crash, but the road is currently closed…

Gardaí are appealing for information on a teenager missing from Galway city. 16 year old Stephen Furey was last seen on Thursday last, March 14th. He's described as being 5'8 in height, of slight build with short black hair and brown eyes. Stephen has braces…

Thousands of volunteers will be taking to the streets tomorrow, Daffodil Day, to help raise funds for people affected by cancer. The Irish Cancer Society is hoping to raise €4 million in donations tomorrow to meet the increasing demand for its free support…

Six students from the GMIT campus in Letterfrack are competing at this year's Ireland Skills Live Event at the RDS in Dublin, which runs from today until Saturday. The students are all studying fulltime degree programmes in Furniture Design, Wood Technology…

Officers of Mayo IFA and IFAC Accountants met with representatives of the Mayo Motor Tax Office in Castlebar last week to try and get some clarification of the registration of commercial vehicles for agricultural use. The delegation included Chairman of Mayo…

The average price of agricultural land in Mayo is at a five year low according to the Irish Farmers Journal. In 2018 prices fell by 6.6% in County Mayo, which makes it the second cheapest land market in Ireland, behind Leitrim and just ahead of Roscommon and…

The Government has abandoned plans to accommodate asylum seekers at a hotel in Rooskey, Co. Leitrim. The Shannon Key West Hotel had been earmarked as an accommodation centre for 80 people. However, the Department of Justice has confirmed that following legal…

Drainage works will get underway in the Childers Heights area of Ballina in the next 2-3 weeks. That’s according to local Fine Gael Cllr John O’Hara. Cllr O’Hara says this is good news for those who live in the area, as there had been a problem with flooding…

The details of an exhibition honouring the victims of the Magdalene laundries will be revealed later. It will form part of the flagship temporary exhibitions at the National Museum of Ireland for 2019. The exhibitions will span the museum's four sites in…

The Oireachtas Committee on Climate Change and Environment has issued an invitation to representatives of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, Water and Energy to appear before it, to address concerns in relation to the proposed Mayo Power Plant in…

A €31 million project has been approved for an ambitious four-year floating offshore wind project in Belmullet. Subject to consenting, it is planned that a full-scale floating wind turbine be deployed for testing off the west coast of Ireland at a Sustainable…

A new Business Alert scheme is being set up in Castlerea. Over 50 businesses in the town have already signed up for the free service, which is designed to share information among local businesses about any security or crime-related incidents, such as…

It's disappointing that Swinford and Kiltimagh have been excluded from the new Go Bus schedule due to commence on the 1st April. That's according to Tom Lavin, a FG local election candidate in the Swinford electoral area. He says the new Go Bus service will…

There's increasing hope that St Mary's College in Ballisodare, Co Sligo - which is due to close - may get a reprieve. St Mary's is the only post-primary school in Ballisodare, and last month, the trustees informed parents and staff that the school would close…

Gardai in Castlerea are investigating two separate incidents that took place over the past week. On Saturday morning last, an aggravated burglary occurred at a house in the Knockroe Park area of Castlerea, shortly before 5.30am. A man in his 20's was…

A Swinford Councillor is calling on Transport Infrastructure Ireland to urgently review safety on the N5 at Swinford, following another fatality in the area over the weekend. On Friday, Brian Bacon from Aghamore died following a collision between a lorry and…

Seventy-four people nationally were arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving on St Patricks Day. Over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend, 164 people were arrested for getting behind the wheel while impaired. Gardai say 11 of the arrests took place…

No one has yet come forward to claim the half a million euro prize, after the winning Daily Millions Plus ticket in last Thursday's draw was sold in Ballyhaunis. The lucky Quick Pick ticket was sold on Thursday at Caulfield's store on Main Street, and is…

It's expected that Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte will be added to Fianna Fail's all-male European ticket for May's European elections. The party has selected three male candidates to contest the elections to date: TD Brendan Smith is running in the Midlands /…

The Ballyglass RNLI responded to two back-to-back call outs yesterday, first to bring an injured fisherman to safety, and then to assist a 10m fishing vessel that had broken down off the Mayo coast. Following a request from the Coast Guard shortly after 9.30…

Nearly 600 cases of mumps have been reported in Ireland so far this year. The latest figures from the HSE mean there's been more cases of the highly-contagious disease than all of 2018. Most of the cases are in teenagers and young adults, while men have had…

Gardai are investigating a burglary to a house in Claremorris over the weekend. The house on the old Knock Road was ransacked on Saturday afternoon sometime between 2.45pm and 3.20pm. There was a sum of cash taken during the raid. Anyone with any information…

One of Tuam’s best known business figures is being laid to rest this lunchtime. Joe O’Toole who was originally from Claran, Headford was the owner of Super Valu in the town employing over 180 staff in total. He opened his first supermarket on Bishop Street in…

A Westport based Councillor has again called for the wearing of high-viz vests in poorly lit areas to become law. Fianna Fail Councillor Brendan Mulroy made the call at the Roads and Transportation Strategic and Policy Committee meeting last week. Last year…

Government officials and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation return to the Labour Court this morning to try and resolve the nurses dispute. A formal hearing will take place, with the court likely to take several days to come back with a decision. Last…

A Mayo Senator is advising small local festivals, arts and cultural events in the region that they can seek funding from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Fine Gael’s Michelle Mulherin says the Department has opened its annual funding…

The funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the victim of a fatal traffic accident in Swinford last Friday. Brian Bacon from Cloughvolley, Aghamore, and formerly of St. Helen's, Liverpool, died following a three-vehicle collision on the N5 at Carracanda,…

Searches continued over the Bank Holiday weekend for a 78 year old fisherman on Lough Mask missing for over a week. Sean Maloney from Ballinrobe has been missing since Friday March 8th. Ballinrobe Gardai say searches are continuing on Lough Mask for the local…

A very famous face made an appearance in the west yesterday. U2 frontman Bono was spotted in Roscommon and Achill over the course of the day. Pictures on social media show the singer at Keenan’s in Tarmonbarry and then later in the day, at Lourdie’s Pub in…

A Castlebar Councillor has called for sheltered areas and lighting to be installed around Lough Lannagh. Cllr Cyril Burke made the call following a walk in memory of the late Brendan Heneghan, a former town councillor. Cllr Burke says there were showers on…

There are calls for the latest report from Ireland's Mother and Baby Homes Commission to be published as soon as possible. The Children's Minister confirmed yesterday that she's received the 5th interim report which is focused on the burial arrangements of…

Frailty is a common real life condition with up to 30% of people over 75 years being affected. To meet the complex needs of older people requires our healthcare systems to adapt and recognise frailty as a real life condition. This is particularly relevant for…

Kilmovee native, Tommy Horan has been selected as a candidate by Aontú to run in the Swinford Local Electoral Area this May. Aontú was founded by former Sinn Fein TD Peadar Toibin TD. Tommy Horan is a Family Support and Community Development Worker at…

A Ballina area councillor is calling on the developers of the Oweninny windfarm in north Mayo to provide funding for a new pedestrian crossing at Ardnaree in Ballina. The current pedestrian crossing in Ardnaree is not working, according to local FG Councillor…

A report focusing on the burial arrangements of those who died in Mother and Baby Homes has been submitted to the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs. A statement from Katherine Zappone says this fifth report will inform the legislation required to allow…

The Achill Half Marathon and 10K attracts up to 1,200 participants annually. Keeping these runners hydrated required approximately 12,500 bottles of water at refreshment stations along the route. Keen to reduce the negative impact of large events on the…

Gardaí in Swinford are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Carracanada, Swinford at approximately 12.15pm yesterday. The collision involved a truck and two cars resulting in the death of a 64 year old male driver of one…

Fianna Fáil members have selected sitting TD Brendan Smith to represent the Party in the Midlands North West Constituency for the upcoming election to the European Parliament. Following a competitive campaign, with nine candidates initially in the race,…

A status yellow rainfall warning remains in place for 16 counties this morning until midday. It affects all of Connacht as well as Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary. Up to 35 millimetres of rain is…

A Co. Mayo born soldier killed by a landmine explosion in Lebanon thirty years ago was honoured in his hometown of Ballinrobe today. Hundreds, including family members and other relatives, gathered for the unveiling of a memorial – a handsome stone bench – to…

Well known Auctioneer Gerry Coffey was selected last night at the Roscommon Municipal District Convention to represent Fine Gael in the upcoming local elections. The Granlahan based auctioneer & beef farmer is a lifelong community activist and is currently…

Industrial action is taking place at First Choice Credit Unions in Ballyhaunis, Achill and Castlebar this afternoon by SIPTU staff members. The staff concerned say the issue is in a dispute over pay, travel time and other terms and conditions at the company.…

A 65-year-old man has died in a three-vehicle collision in Mayo. It’s understood the man is from the East Mayo area. The collision between two cars and a lorry occurred on the N5 at Swinford, close to the Kiltimagh Road/Applegreen Junction. Another person has…

A status yellow rainfall warning has been issued for more than half the country with heavy rain forecast to fall from tonight. The warning for all of Connacht, and counties Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and…

A Mayo Sinn Fein councillor has welcomed the commissioning of the MAN’s (Metropolitan Area Network) at knock Airport. The MAN’s are State-Owned telecoms networks which consist of carrier-neutral telecoms duct and fibre optic cable rings linking main…

Gardai are advising motorists that the N5 road is closed to traffic this afternoon following a serious collision at Swinford, close to the Kiltimagh Road/Applegreen junction. The collision between a lorry and a car occurred earlier. The road is closed between…

The Gardai have issued their usual road safety message ahead of the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend festivities. Gardai says they are appealing to all road users to take extra care this weekend, as there will be an increase in traffic due to people…

The suicide rate within the Traveller community is six times higher than that of the wider society in Ireland. The statistic has been released to mark the launch of a network lobbying for improved mental health services for Travellers. The National Traveller…

40 people have been killed after a terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch in New Zealand. 20 others are seriously injured after gunmen started shooting at worshippers. Four people have been arrested - one of them is an Australian-born citizen. New…

Caulfield’s Newsagents Ballyhaunis has this afternoon sold a €500,000 winning Daily Millions ticket. Lotto has confirmed that the lucky ticket holder won the big prize in the lotto plus two draw in the daily millions. Shop owner Seamus Caulfied has told…

Mayo County Council has published a draft policy on roadside memorials erected in close proximity to locations where fatal collisions have occurred. The proposed policy will be put before the elected members of Mayo County Council for their consideration and…

EML Payments Limited today announced it is expanding its operation in Galway with the establishment of a Technology & Innovation Hub in Galway, employing 20 people. The investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. The Australian…

A Mayo Fianna Fail TD has responded to plans to introduce new arrangements for the border and to impose tariffs on products being exported from the Republic to the UK. Deputy Lisa Chambers says the plan will have massive ramifications on the Republic’s…

A change in the contracts of HSE Carers will mean different carers calling every day to elderly clients. That's according to Castlebar-based Independent Councillor Michael Kilcoyne, who's concerned that there will be no consistency in the service, and that…

A search is underway on Lough Mask again this morning after a fisherman failed to return to shore on Friday. The local man, who is believed to be in his 70’s and an experienced angler, is reported to have departed the Ballinrobe side of the lake at about 12…

Today marks the second anniversary of the Rescue 116 helicopter crash in which 4 crew members were killed off the coast of Co Mayo. The helicopter crashed after hitting the small island of Blackrock just off Blacksod. The final air accident Investigation…

A Mayo TD has raised concerns about the future of the Mayo Power plant in Killala with Minister Richard Bruton in the Dail today. Fianna Fail Deputy Leader Dara Calleary sought the urgent debate with the Minister in the Dail following the decision by the…

A Co Roscommon man has today collected half a million euro from National Lottery headquarters, after winning the top prize on the Daily Millions Plus draw last Friday night. The man, who bought his ticket in Glancy's Suppermarket in Elphin, says he's still in…

Just under two thousand homes and businesses have lost power because of Storm Gareth, which brought strong winds and high seas to the west and north-west region overnight. ESB Networks are reporting power outages in the Achill and Ballinrobe areas of Co Mayo…

The Irish Farmers' Association has described the UK's tariff proposals in the event of a no-deal Brexit as a disastrous scenario for farmers. The Galway-based IFA President Joe Healy said the proposed tariffs would have a devastating effect on the rural…

State buildings and heritage sites across the country will be lit in green this weekend, for the St Patrick's festival. The OPW will light heritage sites and State buildings from tomorrow until Monday using green filters, specialist lamps and existing…

Over €3 million is being made available in Co Mayo to support home adaptations for older people and those with disabilities or mobility issues. The funding, which has been increased this year, provides grants of up to €30,000 to assist people with a…

50 new jobs have been announced for Tuam. One of the town's biggest employers Valeo has announced a €44 million investment in its Research, Development and Innovation centre, and will employ a further 50 people. Valeo is the world's leading provider of…

Two weather warnings remain in place this morning as Storm Gareth batters the country. Winds of up to 130 kilometers per hour have hit parts of the west and north-west over the past 24 hours, while high seas have also led to coastal flooding in places. Power…

Volunteer members of Mayo Mountain Rescue responded to a total of 38 call-outs between March and October last year. Reek Sunday is treated as one call-out, with 17 incidents recorded on that day alone last year. As one of the busiest teams in the country, the…

A new report shows cases of a deadly hospital superbug are escalating, despite a major drive to reduce infections on wards. New figures show there were 536 patients found to have the CPE bug last year, compared to 433 in 2017. A report from the Health…

The Galway RNLI Lifeboat launched twice yesterday to assist in two separate search and rescue operations on the river Corrib, with the assistance of the Galway Fire Brigade and Galway Gardai. The Irish Coastguard alerted the emergency services after a young…

The search for a fisherman missing on Lough Mask was called off earlier today, due to weather conditions. Searches have been ongoing for 78-year old angler Séan Maloney from Ballinrobe, who's been missing since Friday, but the searches have been hampered by…

419 patients are on trolleys in hospital across the country today. According to the INMO, the worst affected is University Hospital Limerick with 58 people waiting for a bed. It's followed by Cork University Hospital where 44 people are on trolleys. The third…

The Taoiseach says a positive vote in the House of Commons tonight will remove the dark cloud of Brexit from over Ireland. British MPs will vote on the withdrawal agreement once again this evening after Theresa May secured legally binding assurances to the…

Over 3,000 people in Mayo - including 878 children - are currently awaiting Ear, Nose and Throat appointments. That's according to Mayo Sinn Fein Senator Rose Conway Walsh who submitted a parliamentary questions on the matter, after speaking with a parent who…

The Government must now more than ever seriously examine the proposals put forward by Fianna Fail to allow Credit Unions to provide loans to those wishing to purchase a home. Fianna Fail’s Deputy Leader, Mayo TD Dara Calleary says an internal document from…

Storm Gareth is due to hit parts of the country today, bringing strong winds and a chance of coastal flooding. A status orange wind warning comes into effect for Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal from midday. Gusts could reach up to 130 kilometres an hour…

Irish Water has confirmed that work is underway on replacing a section of water mains on the Sligo Road in Ballina. Recurring water bursts on this section have been causing problems for local residents and businesses for some time. The 750 metre section of…

The search for a missing fisherman on Lough Mask has been stood down for this evening due to poor weather conditions. The man who is aged in his 70’s and from the locality left from the Ballinrobe side of the lake at about noon on Friday, and the alarm was…

The West of Ireland looks set to be hit by very wet and windy weather in the coming hours and days as Storm Gareth approaches. Met Eireann has issued a status orange wind warning for tomorrow, for counties Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The warning is in…

The future viability of the Mayo Power plant in Killala is now in question, following the decision of the energy regulator to issue a Certificate of High Efficiency to the company with a rate of 18% - compared to the 100% issued previously. Some €95 million…

A 60-year old man died following a house fire in Galway city over the weekend. The fire broke out on Friday evening at a house in the Renmore area, and the man was removed to University Hospital Galway where he was later pronounced dead. Other occupants of…

Capital investment of €13.7 million euro has been announced for IT Sligo. The funding will go towards significant building upgrades at the third level facility, which has ambitions to become a technological university. Today's announcement - which is part of…

The Cabinet will meet this morning ahead of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Government ministers leaving for trips around the world to mark St Patrick's Day. Mr Varadkar will meet US President Donald Trump on Thursday in Washington, Ministers will visit all of the…

The President and Taoiseach have led tributes to a Co Clare man who died in a plane crash in Ethiopia. President Michael D Higgins has extended deepest sympathies to the family of Michael Ryan, a native of Lahinch. The father of two was among the 157 people…

Gardai are attending the scene of a 2-vehicle collision near Frenchpark in Co Roscommon. It's understood the crash occurred on the Ballaghadereen road. Gardai have described the incident as a minor traffic collision, and say no one received serious injuries.…

A Mayo Councillor is hopeful that realignment work on the R332 Kilmaine to Tuam road will start by the end of this year. Realignment works rather than resurfacing works need to take place on the 16 km stretch of road from Kilmaine leading onto the motorway in…

A search will resume on Lough Mask again this morning for a fisherman who failed to return to shore last Friday. The local man, who's believed to be in his 70's and an experienced angler, left from the Ballinrobe side of the lake at about noon on Friday, and…

Three people are due in court this morning, following a weekend drugs seizure in Co Sligo. Gardai searched a house in Cloonloo at about noon on Saturday and discovered a cannabis cultivation operation, seizing cannabis plants and cannabis herb with an…

Gardai are appealing for information following a break-in to a hardware shop in Castlerea overnight. Michael Cooney and Sons Homevalue, Main Street in Castlerea was broken into last night or early this morning and a number of items were stolen. Gardai are…

A Galway Councillor has questioned the HSE on why agency staff are being used for clerical work, if there is a panel already there of people who are qualified for the job. Fianna Fail Cllr Mary Hoade raised the matter at the recent HSE Regional Health Forum…

Gardaí have arrested three people and seized cannabis and cannabis plants at a house at Cloonloo, Co.Sligo. Gardaí searched a house at Cloonloo at about noon yesterday. During the course of the search they discovered a cannabis cultivation operation…

There are still parts of North Mayo without electricity since Friday night’s lightening storms. Parts of Ballina, Crossmolina and Bangor Erris have not had their power restored just yet. According to ESB Powercheck it could be 4pm today before it is restored…

Older drivers, as well as cyclists and pedestrians, need to be aware of changes in road traffic laws and how to stay safe on roads. That's according to Mayo County Council's Road Safety Office, which is hosting an Older Road Users Conference in Breaffy House…

Efforts are underway to ensure the development of small ports in remote areas of the Irish islands. Amendments have been passed by the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee to give coastal communities special protection. It would also equip fishing boats…

A search is underway on Lough Mask again this morning after a fisherman failed to return to shore on Friday. The local man, who is believed to be in his 70’s and an experienced angler, is reported to have departed the Ballinrobe side of the lake at about 12…

Heed the warnings from Gardaí and local authorities if taking to the roads today. That's the advice of the Road Safety Authority as snow and icy conditions take hold in many parts of the country. However as of yet, there are no problems being reported in this…

A search is underway on Lough Mask after a fisherman failed to return to shore yesterday. The local man, who is believed to be in his 70’s and an experienced angler, is reported to have departed the Ballinrobe side of the lake at about 12 noon yesterday and…

A yellow snow ice warning will take effect across the country tonight. It will be in place from 11 pm until 6 am on Monday morning. Scattered thundery showers of hail sleet and snow are expected during that time. There will be slippery and icy conditions at…

Mayo GAA, Mayo County Council and Intersports Elverys have come together for a very special campaign in celebration of one of the best-loved days of the year. This year’s #MayoDay on Saturday 4th May will be celebrated in Mayo, New York and around the globe.…

The village of Elphin in Co. Roscommon was buzzing with excitement today with news a local shop which has been in the same family for three generations sold last night’s Daily Million Plus winning ticket worth a cool €500,000. The Quick Pick ticket was sold…

The residents of Summerfield estate in Castlebar are still waiting for public lighting and a public footpath at the entrance to the estate. That’s according to Independent local election candidate Harry Barrett. Mr Barrett says that while on a recent canvass…

Many parts of the region are without electricity today following high winds and lightning strikes overnight. Around 700 homes and businesses are without electricity in the Crossmolina area, with another 200 out in the Bangor Erris region. Around 400 are…

A callout is going out to women today, to join Bus Eireann as bus drivers. The company's holding open days at its depots in Cork, Galway and Dublin during the day. It's also recruiting Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanics this year and is encouraging…

Temperatures are set to drop this weekend with snow expected in some parts of the country. Snow is most likely in the northwest and north - particularly over higher ground. Frost and icy patches are likely to form due to the cold temperatures. Met Eireann…

Irish Water is to provide extra traffic management on Friday and Sunday evenings in Charlestown, while work is ongoing on sewerage pipes in the town. That was confirmed by local Sinn Fein Cllr Gerry Murray today. Cllr Murray had contacted Irish Water to see…

Patients who are diagnosed with cancer often need immediate treatment, but have to bear the cost themselves until their medical card application is approved. Mayo Senator Rose Conway-Walsh says the medical costs of such patients should be covered from the…

A young man was rescued from the river Corrib by members of the emergency services in Galway in the early hours of this morning following a major rescue operation involving the Galway RNLI Lifeboat, Galway Fire Brigade, Galway Gardai, the HSE and the Irish…

Additional funding of €29,500 has been allocated to Quay National School in Ballina. It follows a number of appeals by the school for the funding. Local Fine Gael Senator Michelle Mulherin says Quay NS was initially approved funding for two resource rooms and…

Fine Gael selected three candidates last night to run in the Claremorris electoral area in the upcoming Local Elections. Outgoing councillors Tom Connolly, Patsy O’Brien and John Cribbin were both chosen at last night’s convention in the Dalton Inn…

A 50 year old man arrested in connection with an investigation into criminal damage and an assault in Co. Roscommon has been released without charge. Eight security men were injured, a dog was killed and six vehicles were burnt out in a brawl at a repossessed…

New by-laws have been approved, to control the consumption of alcohol in public places in Ballyhaunis town, including the Friary grounds. The draft by-laws went on public display in early January, and only one submissions was received, from Ballyhaunis…

The Syrian refugees being accommodated in Ballaghaderreen is putting extra pressure on the local GP surgeries. That's according to Roscommon-Galway TD Eugene Murphy, who says a GP practice in Ballaghaderreen, which is operating at full capacity, cannot take…

Motorists are being asked to drive with extra care on the roads. It's after new figures show road deaths are up by almost 30 percent so far this year, when compared to the same time last year. 34 people have died on Irish roads to date - up nine on last year.…

A design team has been appointed to a project in Clifden that will see a new 50-bed unit replace the Clifden District Hospital and St Anne's Community Nursing Home. The new unit will be built at the site of the existing hospital and nursing home, and will…

Over €1 million euro will be spent on roadworks in Killala this year, once construction work is completed on the town's new sewerage scheme. That's according to Killala-based FG Councillor Jarlath Munnelly, who says over €980,000 will be spend on road…

All road signs that say "Yield Right of Way" should be replaced with a Stop sign. That's according to Ballinrobe-based Councillor Patsy O'Brien, who says the order to yield goes back to the days of the horse and cart. For safety reasons, Councillor O'Brien…

There are not enough staff to operate all of the theatres at Galway University Hospital on a full time basis. That was confirmed to Headford based Fianna Fail Cllr Mary Hoade at this week’s HSE Regional Health Forum meeting. Cllr Hoade says while all theatres…

27-year-old school teacher from Knock, Paul Lawless has been selected as a candidate by Aontú to run in the Claremorris Local Electoral Area this May 24th. Aontú is the political party created by former Sinn Fein TD Peadar Toibin. Paul teaches Maths and PE at…

A 50 year old man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into criminal damage and an assault at a repossessed house in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Eight security men were injured, a dog was killed and six vehicles were burnt out in the brawl at…

A Mayo Councillor has asked how patients can be discharged from hospital during the night when the consultant - who makes the ultimate decision to discharge a patient - may be at home in their bed. The issue was raised at the monthly meeting of the HSE…

A bench in memory of the late Corporal Fintan Heneghan will be unveiled in his native Ballinrobe on Friday March 15th ahead of the 30th anniversary of his death. Corporal Fintan Heneghan died alongside Private Mannix Armstrong and Private Thomas Walsh on…

It's important to find new ways to connect people and focus on the importance of neighbours. That's the view of Minister Michael Ring as he launches "The Big Hello" event. It's taking place during the May Bank Holiday weekend, with people across the country…

A Mayo Senator has called for the Life Saving Equipment Bill to be brought back before the Seanad, so that the final stage can pass the Seanad and then the Dail. Fianna Fail Senator Keith Swanick drew up the Bill last year and it proposes to introduce hefty…

The Taoiseach says the Government will consult with the Central Bank to continue funding the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme. It was revealed yesterday that the scheme has run out of money. The Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy will provide updates on the…

A Co Galway Parish is offering locals drive thru ashes once again this Ash Wednesday. St. Patrick's Church in Glenamaddy is making receiving the blessing easier for people in the area. Parishioners can drive their car, bike, truck or tractor into the church…

The vacant GP position in Bangor Erris will be advertised this weekend in the national Sunday newspapers. Local FG Councillor Gerry Coyle says the HSE has confirmed that the position will be advertised this weekend, after the GP in Bangor recently left to…

LEADER funding of over €375,000 has been allocated for five projects in Co Mayo. Minister Michael Ring has allocated almost €200,000 for the Kiltimagh Velorail Project, to purchase railcars and provide storage. This project involves the running of…

As Lent gets underway today, motorists are being urged to make small changes and given up their bad driving habits for Lent. Mayo County Council's Road Safety office says, rather than giving up chocolate or crisps, giving up bad habits such as speeding and…

A new report from the Society of St Vincent de Paul shows that one in five working lone parents are living below the poverty line - which has more than doubled since 2012. The changes introduced in 2015 by then Social Protection Minister Joan Burton saw 30…

A Mayo TD says the directive issued to Coast Guard members, no longer permitting them to use emergency lights and sirens on vehicles while driving, further demonstrates the need for the Coast Guard to be put on a statutory basis. The Fianna Fail Deputy leader…

An inquest has heard that a 19-year old Galway woman died when she sustained severe head injuries after falling down a stairs at her student accommodation in Limerick in September 2017. Sophie Coll from Barna,, who was studying international business studies…

Over 300 pints of homemade alcohol were seized at Castlerea Prison last year - despite efforts to clamp down on contraband. According to the Irish Examiner, prison officers made more than 1,100 drug seizures in Irish prisons in 2018, along with seizures of…

The Achill Experience visitor attraction has been allocated €75,000 to fund a 60 square metre extension. The funding has been granted through the Dormant Accounts Fund in Minister Michael Ring’s Department. This investment will support the building of an…

If you only have sheep in your herd you cannot tax your vehicle commercially which is ridiculous according to a Fianna Fail Local Candidate. Eamon Moore from Crossmolina who is seeking to win a seat in the upcoming elections in the Ballina constituency says…

The Supreme Court has dismissed Denis O'Brien's appeal against a failed legal action in relation to statements made about him during a Dáil debate. He claimed two TDs effectively decided a case before the courts, by revealing details about his private banking…

Gardai in Westport are investigating a number of burglaries over the past two weeks. Burglaries were reported at The West Bar in the town, as well as the NCT Centre on Lodge Road and Duffy's Tool & Hire on the Castlebar Road in Westport. On the morning of…

A decision by Mayo County Council on planning permission for a recovery facility for soil and stone waste contaminated by Japanese Knotweed in a disused quarry near Ballyhaunis has been delayed. Council planners are seeking further information from the Kerry…

The Department of Transport’s Air Accident Investigation Unit has said work on the report into the R116 Irish Coast Guard helicopter crash in 2017 is at "an advanced stage". A lengthy investigation by the AAIU has been ongoing for the past two years following…

The IDA have today confirmed that they will proceed shortly with a planning application for Phase 1 infrastructure for the 11 hectare Technology Park on the Sligo Road in Ballina. Local Fine Gael Senator Michelle Mulherin says she has been arguing the case…

The Revenue Commissioners have offered a ship that could be sunk in Killala Bay to provide an artificial reef which would attract divers to the area. The project is a long-term ambition of Fianna Fail Councillor Michael Loftus, who's also a member of the…

Social media sites will face fines if they don't do enough to tackle harmful content and keep users safe. The Government is today announcing plans for a new Online Safety Commissioner to regulate tech companies. The Commissioner will have powers to ensure…

Tributes are being paid following the death of longstanding Achill lifeboat volunteer Mattie Stafford who passed away on Friday and is being laid to rest today. Achill Island RNLI said it's with deep shock and regret that they learned of the untimely passing…

This year's National Famine Commemoration will take place in Sligo City on Sunday 19th May. Minister Josepha Madigan says this is the 3rd time that the State Commemoration takes place in Connacht. She says the ceremony will provide an opportunity for people…

For the first time in its history, the Supreme Court will sit in Galway later this morning. The court will convene at NUI Galway for the next three days. Today's sitting marks the first time the Supreme Court will hear cases outside of a courthouse setting in…

Drivers across the country are being warned to take extra care on roads this morning with icy conditions in some areas, but the West has escaped the worst of the cold snap. Met Eireann has a status yellow snow and ice warning in place for all counties until…

A Mayo man is looking forward to running his 40th KBC Bank Dublin Marathon next October. Michael Carolan, a native of Crossmolina who lives in Kilmacud, Dublin is one of just 13 people who have ran every Dublin Marathon since its inception in 1980, and hopes…

The operators of the car-park at University Hospital Galway should be more lenient, in cases where people parked in a hurry to get a loved one into hospital and may not have money with them to pay the parking charges. That's according to Galway City…

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association are insisting that current Commission proposals under the CAP Reform relating to the protection of wetlands and peatlands, referred to as Carbon rich soils does not become another designation. Gerry Loftus of the…

The Government is considering allowing convicted drink-drivers drive to work. Officials have been asked to examine a system in operation in New Zealand. In New Zealand a person can apply for a limited licence that would allow them drive at specific times for…

The first Engineering Fair in the Northwest will take place tomorrow (Sunday) at IT Sligo. The college is partnering with healthcare company Abbott to host the engineering fair from 12-5pm tomorrow at IT Sligo, with free admission. The event is being run as…

Met Eireann has issued a yellow wind warning for counties Galway, Mayo and Donegal. It's in effect until three am tomorrow morning. A yellow rainfall warning has also been issued for Leinster and Munster. That comes into effect at 6 am tomorrow and will be in…

GAA supporters travelling to the two games at Elverys MacHale Park this evening are being reminded that Mayo Co Council is carrying out road works outside Balla. A traffic management system is in place which could cause delays tonight. Please ensure you give…

A Donegal woman's collected nearly 4,000 signatures on a petition for wheelchair accessible buses. Victoria Matthew has discovered that she can't use public transport to travel to college in Sligo, because the local bus can't take her wheelchair. Bus Éireann…

The death has taken place of former Castlebar Urban and County Councillor Sean Bourke. Sean of Castlegrove West, Castlebar, was a native of Keelogues and aged 72. He served as an elected Fianna Fáil representative in Castlebar from 1985, when he was first…

A Galway County Councillor is questioning why the HSE has put a new X-ray facility into the old health centre in Tuam, rather in the town' s new Primary Care Centre. Fianna Fail Councillor Donagh Killilea says a campaign has been underway for months to secure…

The Minister of State with responsibility for Gaeilge, Séan Kyne, was in the Mayo Gaeltacht village of Eachléim today to officially open UISCE's new centre. The Irish language college & education centre started out in Elly Bay, Belmullet in 1992, and has now…

Jockey Dylan Robinson has been handed a three-year ban after testing positive for cocaine at a meeting in Galway on October 9 last year. Based with leading Irish trainer Henry de Bromhead, Robinson rode the biggest winner of his career to date when steering…

The Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government Eoghan Murphy is visiting Co Mayo today for a number of engagements. Minister Murphy visited the Ballina Military Barracks this morning before travelling to visit housing projects in Knockmore, Foxford,…

The Fine Gael selection convention for the Belmullet electoral area was held yesterday evening, to select candidates ahead of the local elections in May. Sitting Councillor Gerry Coyle was nominated at last night's convention, while the name of Breege Grealis…

For the second day in a row, strike action is underway by ambulance personnel members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association is underway. 500 members of the PNA's NASRA branch - including emergency medical technicians, paramedics and advanced paramedics - are…

A Galway man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual exploitation of two schoolgirls on dates in November 2016. The Galway Circuit Criminal Court heard that 54-year old Adrian Finnerty of Athenry Road, Loughrea used a…

The mother of a Galway man, who was missing in Malaysia for almost two months, has said the family's prayers have been answered after he was found safe and well. 32-year old tourist Stephen Warde from Kinvara arrived in Malaysia alone on November 15 last and…

The Minister of State with responsibility for Gaeilge, Séan Kyne, will be in the Mayo Gaeltacht village of Eachléim today to officially open UISCE's new centre. The Irish language college & education centre started out in Elly Bay, Belmullet in 1992, and has…

The Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government Eoghan Murphy is visiting Co Mayo today for a number of engagements. Minister Murphy will be at the Ballina Civic Offices firstly this morning, followed by a visit to the Ballina Military Barracks. The…

The 2019 Clár programme opens for applications today for infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered population decline. Over the last two years, almost €2 million has been allocated for 54 community projects across Co Mayo under the Clár…

The Dail has passed a motion calling for some of the licence fee revenue to be invested in independent radio stations. Fianna Fail says a portion of revenue from the TV licence fee should be used for a Public Service Broadcast Fund to support independent…

There's good news this evening for Ballina, as funding of €140,000 has been allocated under the Historic Towns Initiative to help protect the town's architectural heritage and boost its tourism profile. The funding has been allocated to Mayo County Council to…

Jack and Emily are still the most popular names for newborn babies in Ireland. New CSO figures shows 686 boys called Jack were born last year - it's held the top spot every year since 2007 except for 2016. For the eighth consecutive year, Emily tops the list…

A Galway man, who had been missing in Malaysia since the beginning of the year, has been found safe and well. Stephen Warde from Kinvara was last in touch with his family on New Year’s Day, prompting concerns about his welfare. Family members had travelled to…

The Dáil is today debating a motion calling for some of the licence fee money to be used to support independent radio. Industry leaders are calling for the government to follow through on its promise to scrap the broadcasting levy. The charge is put on…

A new Primary Care Centre is to be developed in Ballaghadereen. Minister Jim Daly says planning permission will be lodged shortly for the construction of a Primary Care Centre on the site currently occupied by the Willowbrook Medical Centre on Convent Road in…

A Ballinrobe Councillor is calling for Transport Infrastructure Ireland to look favourably on paperwork sent to them in relation to the footpath on the N84 on the Kilmaine road out of the town. Fianna Fail Cllr. Damien Ryan says TII can no longer stand idly…

A service needs to be provided at Mayo University Hospital for people who require cataract operations. That's according to Castlebar Independent Councillor Michael Kilcoyne, who says it's unfair that Mayo patients requiring treatment for cataracts are…

A two day strike by ambulance personnel members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association gets underway this morning. 500 members will take part in the industrial action between 7am and 5pm today and tomorrow, in their ongoing row with the HSE over union…

A major two day conference on Brexit and the future of British-Irish relations kicks off at NUI Galway today. The free event, which is open to the public, will aim to address critical questions surrounding the Good Friday Agreement, a possible hard border and…

It will be the end of this year, at the earliest, before modular operating theatres are put in place at Merlin Park Hospital in Galway to tackle the backlog of patients waiting for surgery. The existing orthopaedic theatre will then be closed, once the new…

The government says a decision on the future of the National Broadband Plan will be delayed until Easter. It received the final tender for the contract in September last year and had said a decision would be made quickly. However the deadline has been delayed…

Two days of industrial action by ambulance personnel who are members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association gets underway tomorrow morning. Over 500 PNA ambulance branch members including paramedics, advanced paramedics and emergency medical technicians will…

This morning's Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Ireland West Airport Knock was diverted to Shannon earlier. The inbound flight was due to arrive in Knock at 9.35 am but was diverted to Shannon due to heavy fog around Knock airport. Coaches were provided…

The number of patients on hospital trolleys has increased by 50 since yesterday. According to the Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation, there are 563 patients on hospital trolleys across the country today - up from 513 yesterday. Limerick University Hospital…

Nearly 400 people have been diagnosed with mumps so far this year - including 62 in the Western region. New statistics from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre show 64 new cases of mumps were reported nationally last week alone, bringing the total for…

Sligo Gardai have confirmed that the Tubbercurry to Cloonacool road reopened yesterday evening, following a fatal collision earlier in the day. The single-vehicle collision occurred at about 9.45 yesterday morning when a car struck a wall at a bridge at…

A Galway County Councillor says she's disappointed that the realignment of the N84 road between Shrule and Headford is not on the priority list for the TII -Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Headford-based Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Hoade says it was…

Moves to charge VAT on food supplements have been delayed until November, amid a political backlash and protests. A 23pc VAT rate was due to come into effect this Friday March 1, but Revenue last night confirmed that the rate will stay at 0pc for at least…

A proposal for a second air ambulance is ready to be approved by the Minister for Health. That's according to Roscommon-Galway TD Denis Naughten, who says this would take pressure off the air ambulance based in Athlone. The Independent TD says a second air…

Funding of just over five and a half thousand euro has been allocated to Mayo County Council to carry out a survey, and a health & safety audit in advance of the construction of a new helipad on Inisturk. The Minister for Community & Rural Development Michael…

Gardai and the Health & Safety Authority are investigating an incident in Co Galway today in which a man in his 60's died after being injured by an animal. Gardai have confirmed to Midwest News that the incident occurred shortly after 12 noon at a farm in…

A man in his 60's has died in a road collision in Co Sligo. The single-vehicle collision occurred at about 9.45 this morning when the man's car struck a wall at a bridge at Doomore, Cloonacool. His body was removed to Sligo University Hospital for post-mortem…

A Mayo woman has been named Grand Marshal for this year's St Patrick's Day Parade in Limerick. Ballina native Dr Norah Patten, who's hoping to become the first Irish person in space, has been unveiled as Grand Marshal for the parade in Limerick, as the theme…

The Dáil will this evening begin to debate the emergency legislation that seeks to prepare Ireland for a no-deal Brexit. TDs will sit late for the next three nights in an effort to progress the Omnibus Bill. The comprehensive legislation, which encompasses…

Ryanair has announced a new Winter service from Ireland West Airport Knock to Tenerife - the largest of the Canary Islands. The new weekly service will operate to Tenerife on Thursdays for the forthcoming Winter season. Joe Gilmore, Managing Director of…

€28,000 was signed off on at yesterday’s West Mayo Municipal District meeting for the completion of the Newport Playground. Funding was allocated by Cllr. Brendan Mulroy, Cllr. Teresa McGuire, Cllr. Christy Hyland and Cllr. Michael Holmes to get the…

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has warned Ireland’s nitrates derogation is now under threat because of poor water quality. Nitrates derogation is part of the nitrates directive, which has been in place since 1991. The nitrates directive…

Strandhill Beach in Co Sligo is No. 4 in Ireland's top ten best beaches. That's according to TripAdvisor's annual list of best beaches. Inchydoney Beach in Clonakilty, Co Cork is named Ireland's best beach, followed by Banna Strand and Inch Beach, both in Co…

Residents in Ballaghadereen are considering taking a judicial review of the decision by Roscommon County Council to grant planning permission for a battery storage facility in the town. Permission was granted last December for a battery storage facility at…

The Cloonacool to Tubbercurry road is closed to traffic following a single vehicle collision shortly before 10am. Emergency services are at the scene and the road is expected to be closed for some time.

Fine Gael selected two candidates to run in the Swinford four-seat electoral area last night in the upcoming local elections. Outgoing Foxford-based Councillor Neil Cruise will be joined on the ticket by Swinford businessman Tom Lavin.

Work is to be carried out on a section of footpath on the Foxford Road in Ballina before the end of the year. That was confirmed to Cllr John O’Hara this week. Cllr O’Hara says that this section of footpath from Rehinsfort to Hollister needs attention, and…

An Independent review in to the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea will take place this week. This news has been confirmed to Roscommon Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy by CHO West. Dr. Jim Anderson who is a Consultant Specialist in Psychiatry of Later Life and has…

The highest temperature in the country today was recorded in Co. Roscommon. Mount Dillon recorded highs of 17 degrees at around 3 o'clock this afternoon. Met Eireann says tomorrow is set to be another dry and mild day. Weather conditions will become more…

A retired naval officer from Co. Mayo, now living in Cork, won €31,000 on the National Lottery Winning Streak TV game show on RTÉ One on Saturday. Martin Doran, originally from Bangor Erris in Co. Mayo, moved to Cork to join the Navy in 1975. He met his wife…

The search is continuing for a missing Castlebar teenager. Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 16-year-old Mary McDonagh. She is described as being 5’ 2’’ tall, of slight build and with long brown hair with blond…

Train services are back on schedule after delays this morning in and out of Dublin’s Hueston Station. All services to and from Hueston were delayed by up to an hour earlier this morning due to an issue on the line in Co Kildare. Services in and out of the…

Medtech giant Medtronic is shutting down its Galway operation of Crospon, an Irish company that it bought just more than a year ago. The company told staff last week that it would close the site at the IDA Business Park at Dangan over the next 12 months.…

All services to and from Dublin's Heuston Station are delayed by up to nearly two hours due to an issue on the line in Co Kildare.Iarnród Éireann has advised all customers to expect delays due to mechanical issues encountered by a train between Sallins and…

Gardai nationally have issued a reminder to parents to closely monitor the games their children may be playing online. It follows reports that the dangerous 'momo challenge' is circulating via WhatsApp. Gardai in a number of regions have posted online…

Drug company Biogen has called on the HSE to look again at the proposed pricing for the only available treatment for the rare but fatal muscle-wasting disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).That’s according to today’s Irish Times. It comes after the HSE…

Secondary schools will soon be able to share teachers in some subjects The Education Minister is urging principals to sign up to the scheme, which is to deal with a shortage of teachers. It aims to alleviate some of the challenges schools are facing in some…

40 new jobs are being announced this morning for Carrick-on-Shannon and Dublin. The new positions are with the County Leitrim based lender Avantcard following a new partnership announced last year with An Post. The announcement of these new jobs comes on the…

The new €20 million Presentation College in the Co Galway town of Athenry will open on Monday. The school will serve 1,000 pupils, an opens for classes on Monday morning. This is one of two second-level schools in Athenry - construction is also underway on a…

The Tenant Purchase Scheme needs to be overhauled, to allow more people to purchase their homes. That's the view of Mayo FG Senator Michelle Mulherin, who says the scheme offers tenants a reduction of up to 60% on the cost of their home. However, only one…

The HSE Mayo Primary Care Psychology Service, Community Healthcare West in association with The Mayo Suicide Prevention Alliance this week launched a new ‘Stress Control’ course which will run over 6 consecutive Tuesdays commencing Tuesday March 5th at 7.00pm…

The endoscopy service at Roscommon University Hospital has been developing year on year with a corresponding increase in activity with almost 3900 procedures conducted in 2018. One of the latest developments has been the appointment of Amy Forde as a…

The Taoiseach will take comfort from the latest political opinion poll out today. Despite the recent nurses' strike and rows over spending for the National Children's Hospital, Fine Gael have lost just one percent and still head the leader-board at 31…

Galway East Fianna Fail TD Anne Rabbitte is to seek a nomination to contest the European Elections for the Midlands-North West constituency, despite the fact that party leader Micheal Martin has said he does not want TDs running in Europe. Deputy Rabbitte…

As Galway city continues to develop and grow, an integrated public transport system is now a priority, along with housing and health facilities. That's according to Galway Independent TD Catherine Connolly. She says that, 14 years after park & ride facilities…

Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 16-year-old girl missing from Castlebar since yesterday afternoon. Mary McDonagh is described as being 5’ 2’’ tall, of slight build and with long brown hair with blond streaks. When…

FINE GAEL has selected two candidates – Mairead McGuinness and Maria Walsh - for the European Elections in the Midlands North-West constituency. Mairead McGuinness. First Vice President of the European Parliament and sitting MEP, and Maria Walsh,…

A second report into the Cervical Check controversy could take more time to complete. It's looking into the standards at laboratories used for cervical screening by Cervical Check. The Irish Independent reports the latest Scally report may be delayed due to…

The sod has been turned on a stretch of the N4 in Sligo. Upgrade works on the Collooney to Castlebaldwin road have been promised for many years. The stretch has been described by the county coroner as "possibly the worst road" in Ireland. The development will…

Over 200 new jobs are being created in Sligo. GW Plastics is expanding its advanced manufacturing operations as part of a 5.7 million euro investment. The jobs are in the areas of production, quality, regulatory, and engineering.

An investigation into a plane crash in County Mayo in which one person died, has found the pilot lost consciousness. However, the final report by the Air Accident Investigation Unit says the reason for the pilot becoming incapacitated could not be determined.…

Ballyhaunis has been highly commended in the Connacht category at this year’s Iarnród Éireann Best Station Awards. Station Manager, Matthew Garrett as well Shane Hughes of Ballyhaunis Station were at Inchicore Works to pick up their certificate. Ballyhaunis…

There are 44 patients on trolleys at University Hospital Galway today. That is the third highest figure in the country. University Hospital Limerick has 50 patients on trolleys snad Cork University Hospital 45. Elsewhere there are 28 patients on hospital…

Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for a young woman killed in a road collision in Australia. 23-year-old Amy Gill from Coolaught, Claremorris died in a two car collision in Melbourne earlier this month. The Mayo native had moved to Melbourne in January…

An Post has confirmed a number of changes taking place at post offices across Co Mayo - as part of the transformation of the national post office network. This includes the opening of a new post office in Belmullet next Monday. A number of post offices are on…

Two out of every five Irish jobs are at high risk of being replaced by machines. A new UCC report has examined which towns are most of risk of automation. If you work in Edgeworthstown in Co Longford, Ballyjamesduff in Cavan or Carrick-On-Suir Co Tipperary…

A Westport Councillor has called on the CEO of Mayo County Council to ensure that the local authority submits an application for part of the €23m announced recently for the Water Services Investment Programme, so that work can begin on the Westport/Louisburgh…

A woman who was missing in Achill since yesterday morning has been found safe and well. 24-year-old Susanna O’Malley was last seen in the Achill Sound area at around 6am yesterday morning. Gardai confirmed to Midwest News this morning that she has been found…

Searches are continuing in Achill for a local woman who's missing since this morning. The 24-year old woman was last seen in the Achill area at about 6.15 am this morning. She's described as 5ft 3 in height, with long dark brown hair. When last seen, she was…

An Post is being criticised for putting up their new logo and signage at a Co Sligo Post Office which is due to close next week. Gurteen Post Office is to close on the last day of February - despite a strong local campaign for its retention. The Save Gurteen…

Claremorris is to host a 2-day folk festival this Summer. The new festival will bring musicians, poets and audiences to the Mayo town on the 20th and 21st July. Junior Brother, Emma Langford, Seamus Fogarty and The Lost Brothers are among the acts confirmed…

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Brexit, Mayo TD Lisa Chambers, says she's very concerned that the Irish beef industry could be decimated in a no deal Brexit. Deputy Chambers made her comments on foot of reports that the UK plan to open their market to South…

A Fianna Fail local election candidate has called for a new seawall and defence system to be put in place on the Muing Road in Belmullet. Sean Carey has made the call after the road was left littered with seaweed and other debris again today, despite the fact…

An Erris Councillor says the way in which customer issues are dealt with by Eir is crazy. Fine Gael Cllr Gerry Coyle was speaking after highlighting the case of a 93-year-old woman is his area, who has been without a phone for two weeks. The phone is also…

A Galway Fianna Fáil TD has criticised the contribution scheme changes brought in to rectify losses incurred by women who had left the work force to raise families or look after older people on a full-time basis. Eamon O'Cuiv says his advice clinics are full…

A Galway based Minister says a new Housing Delivery Taskforce for the county, will help the local authorities in Galway to deliver housing more quickly and consistently. The taskforce has been established by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local…

Five social houses are due to be completed in Bonniconlon by March 2020. Furthermore, the local authority also acquired two houses in an estate in Bonniconlon, which will be completed in the next month. The news was confirmed this week and has been welcomed…

A public meeting will take place in Bangor Hall this Friday evening to discuss the situation surrounding a GP service in the area. There have been concerns expressed locally about the service in the Bangor area in the near future, after it was confirmed that…

Cape Clear off the coast of Cork and the Aran Islands have been selected by the European Commission for a new clean energy initiative. The islands will develop a plan to become self-reliant by harnessing wind, solar power and sea waves. 24 other European…

Gardai in Westport are warning of phone scams being reported in the past number of days again. One particular man reported getting a call from a person purporting to be from Eircom. They alleged the homeowner’s internet was slow and they wanted to gain access…

The Fine Gael Executive Council has added Donna Sheridan as a candidate for the Castlebar local election area in Mayo. Ms Sheridan will contest the Local Elections on Friday, May 24 along with her party colleagues; Cllr Cyril Burke, Ger Deere and Eugene…

Minister Eoghan Murphy has announced Social Housing figures delivered across the country, outlining individual figures per Local Authority. The figures show that progress is being made in Mayo as a result of a variety of solutions, being applied by Mayo…

Westdoc has confirmed that Glenamaddy, Castlerea and Roscommon have merged since the start of this year, in terms of providing out-of-hours GP services. Yesterday, Galway County Councillor Michael Connolly told Midwest New that a Westdoc base had been in…

A court has heard that the man suspected of murdering Ciara Glennon 20 years ago in Australia is socially awkward with an "obsessive sexual interest" in abduction. For the first time, prosecutors in Perth have revealed disturbing details about why they…

Last night's winning Euro Millions ticket was sold in North County Dublin. The largest ever lotto jackpot winner in Ireland bought the ticket in Reilly's Daybreak in the Naul. It's still unclear if the winner of the € 175 million is a syndicate or single…

The Castlebar Municipal Area of Mayo County Council will host a civic reception in Balla this evening, to mark the village having won a national Pride of Place Award. Balla won the award for Best Urban Village at the Pride of Place awards in Cork in November.…

A 70 year old man has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co. Galway. He was the sole occupant of a car that hit a wall on the Ballinasloe to Laurencetown Road at Sycamore Hill at around 8:30 last night. The man's body was removed to University…

Last night's EuroMillions jackpot, worth 175 million Euro, was won by a single ticket bought in Ireland. It hasn't been confirmed where the winning ticket was bought but the holder has become the biggest Irish lotto jackpot winner ever. The winning numbers…

Almost 60 families in the West of Ireland have received apologies in recent weeks for failings in audiology services provided to their children. It is the second time in less than a year that the HSE has had to apologise for audiology failings. Last year, an…

The construction of an advanced technology building in Ballina would make the region a more attractive option for multi-national companies looking to establish in Ireland. That's according to Mayo FG Senator Michelle Mulherin who raised the matter in the…

The family of a 42-year old woman, who died of a heart attack just hours after visiting her GP complaining of cardiac-like symptoms, have settled their High Court action for €750,000. The three young daughters of Sheila Tymon found her collapsed on her bed at…

A mini-boat launched off Newfoundland on Canada's east coast was found on Keel Beach in Achill yesterday, after being at sea for 103 days. The School of Ocean Technology at the Marine Institute in Newfoundland challenged Grade 8 students to create a 90-second…

The family of a young Sligo man, who fatally stabbed his nine-year-old brother before taking his own life five years ago, has settled a High Court action against the HSE. Shane Skeffington and his wife Carmel from Banada, Tourlestrane had returned from a…

Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the Galway Solemn Novena this week. Now in its 38th year, the Novena will reflect on the joy of love and family life today. Thousands of people are attending Galway Cathedral for the six sessions taking place each day…

A Galway Councillor has raised concerns over the future of the Westdoc service in Glenamaddy. Ballinasloe area councillor Michael Connolly says the full service is not in operation since Christmas despite a lack of public consultation and prior notice. He…

There is disappointment in the parish of Islandeady that Leitir National School between Castlebar and Newport is to close in June. Local Fianna Fail Councillor Martin McLoughlin confirmed the news to Midwest Radio today describing it as another nail in the…

Work is due to start in the next few weeks on the junction in Garrymore, close to the GAA pitch. That has been confirmed to local Fine Gael Cllr Patsy O’Brien. Cllr O’Brien says the work will get underway shortly, as design has been finalised and the local…

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney will deliver a key note address on Brexit in Sligo on Thursday evening which will be followed by a panel discussion with a range of speakers from the business, agriculture and transport sectors.…

The Mulranny Park Hotel is to be featured on a special TG4 programme tonight. “Scéalta na nOstán” is a nostalgic series which reveals the history and inside stories of Ireland’s landmark hotels, using personal reminiscences, stories are brought to light with…

The South Mayo area is in the grip of a "drug epidemic" according to a local Fianna Fail Councillor. The issue was discussed on Friday at a meeting of the Mayo Joint Policing Committee. Chief Superintendent of the Mayo Garda Division Pat Diskin told the JPC…

New grants have been launched for dairy farmers to switch to climate friendly milk pumps. The energy efficient pumps significantly reduce costs and carbon emissions. The money is available through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and will fund up…

A verdict of misadventure was returned by a jury at an inquest today into the death of a 61-year-old building contractor who was killed instantly when his car collided with an articulated lorry on the Swinford bypass in February of last year. The man who died…

Irish Rail says lunchtime train services between Mayo and Dublin are operating as scheduled, following delays to services this morning. There were delays of between 30 and 45 minutes earlier on all services to and from Heuston Station in Dublin - due to…

British airline Flybe has issued a statement, clarifying that its services between Ireland West Airport Knock and Birmingham, Edinburgh and Manchester continue to operate as normal. Over the weekend, British regional airline Flybmi went into administration,…

A 31 year old man has been jailed for 2 years for having sexual relations with a 14 year old girl. He was 24 at the time of the offence in Sligo in 2012 and claimed he thought the girl was older. The court heard the girl was at a vulnerable time of her life…

The body of a young man from Galway was recovered over the weekend. Searches had been underway for 24-year old Conor Burke from Headford Road in Galway, who was last seen in Galway city in the early hours of last Thursday morning. His family and Gardai were…

Community Employment supervisors seeking security over pensions will strike today at 6 locations across the country. They'll protest at Department of Social Protection offices in Galway, Athlone, Letterkenny, Waterford, Cork and Dublin from midday today.…

There's delays of between 30 and 45 minutes on services to and from Heuston Station in Dublin. It's due to signal cable vandalism between Sallins and Newbridge. Irish Rail says delays will continue throughout the morning peak.

A thriving community in Co Sligo is to consider taking a judicial review to save its local post office, after accusing An Post of ignoring its own viability guidelines. Hundreds of people attended a protest meeting last night in Gurteen, amid local fury over…

A Mayo Senator says she's very concerned at the lack of clarity from a Government Minister over when a new Primary Care Centre will be constructed in Bangor Erris. Erris-based SF Senator Rose Conway-Walsh raised the matter last week in the Seanad with…

A motorist was caught travelling at 181 kilometres an hour heading for County Galway last night. The driver was speeding on the M6 motorway between Athlone and Ballinasloe. The Roscommon Roads Policing Unit say a fixed charge notice is to follow.

There's been slight confrontation at a 'No To Racism' rally in Rooskey Co. Roscommon. Videos online show demonstrators and the public having heated engagements. This afternoons rally comes in response to the recent fires which have delayed the development of…

A farmer with cattle can commercially tax a new jeep while a farmer without cattle, owning just sheep cannot, and according to Independent West Mayo Councillor Michael Holmes the situation is simply crazy. He argued at this week’s monthly meeting of Mayo…

Leo Varadkar seems to be bearing the brunt of the recent controversies over the nurses' strike and the costings row for the National Children's Hospital. A Sunday Times Behaviour and Attitudes Poll out today shows his personal satisfaction rating below 40…

Members of the community in Rooskey are taking to the streets this lunchtime to let asylum seekers know they're welcome. It follows a number of recent fires at the Shannon Key West Hotel which has been earmarked for the development of a Direct Provision…

A retired Mayo man has become the highest prize winner of the season on the National Lottery Winning Streak TV game show, scooping a massive €143,000. A delighted Michael Kilbane, from Achill Island but living in Castlebar, won €100,000 of his prize spinning…

Funding of half a million euro has been allocated to support local communities on non-Gaeltacht islands. The Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and Islands Sean Kyne has announced a grant of over €490,000 to support…

The inaugural Mayo History Conference will take place in the Gateway Hotel Swinford on Saturday March 2nd. The event is being held as part of the town’s 250 plus celebrations. The weekend commences on Friday March 1st with the official opening and the…

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Andrew Doyle has confirmed that Terms of Reference for the independent study on forestry in Co Leitrim have been finalised. The study will be led by Dr Áine Ní Dhubháin and Dr Julie…

Concerns have been raised about GP services in the Bangor Erris area of north Mayo. It's understood the GP currently working in Bangor has been offered a job elsewhere, which he is expected to accept, and there are concerns that the vacancy in Bangor may be…

The Psychiatric Nurses' Association will attend talks at the Workplace Relations Commission on Monday. It's after the union suspended strike action that was due to start next week, in their ongoing recruitment and retention dispute. The Psychiatric Nurses…

Mayo County Council is requesting the Road Safety Authority to standardise a breathalyer test that could be bought in any shop or pharmacy. FG Councillor Jarlath Munnelly proposed the motion at this week's monthly meeting of Mayo County Council, and it was…

Local Enterprise Offices across the country are now supporting over 36,000 jobs and over 7,100 small businesses. That's according to the latest figures for 2018, announced by Minister Heather Humphreys. This is the 5th year of employment growth for the Local…

Mayo County Council says it is fully supportive of a project which will involve the laying of a fibre optic cable in Clew Bay. The local authority’s Head of Marine Michael O’Boyle was speaking after concerns were voiced by the Clare Island Fishermen’s Group…

Local Enterprise Offices across the country are now supporting over 36,000 jobs and over 7,100 small businesses. That's according to the latest figures for 2018, announced by Minister Heather Humphreys. This is the 5th year of employment growth for the Local…

The Green Party is putting three candidates forward for the upcoming European elections on May 24th. The party is launching its campaign later today. Councillor Ciarán Cuffe is contesting Dublin, Senator Grace O'Sullivan is standing in Ireland South and…

Creches, nightclubs, marts and other businesses across the country are closing down because of the massive increases in public liability and business insurance. That's according to Mayo TD Dara Calleary who told the Dáil yesterday that, in the case of one…

There's a significant funding boost today for counties across the West, under the Government's Rural Regeneration and Development Programme. Almost €5 million has been allocated for rural regeneration projects across Co Roscommon. This includes an allocation…

PNA ambulance members are staging a second day of strike action today. Over 500 ambulance personnel - including paramedics, advanced paramedics and emergency medical technicians, have walked off the job from 7am this morning until 5 pm this evening in a row…

A man said to be the 'gardener' in a major cannabis growhouse operation uncovered by Mayo Gardai appeared before Judge Rory MacCabe at the Circuit Criminal Court in Castlebar yesterday. Richardas Selinis, a Lithuanian national, pleaded guilty at an earlier…

Funding of €2.3 million euro has been announced for seven projects in Co Mayo under the Rural Regeneration & Development Fund. The Minister for Rural & Community Development Michael Ring has confirmed that three of the projects are solely within the county -…

Gardai in Galway have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a young man missing since the early hours of yesterday morning. 24 year old Conor Burke was last seen in Galway city at about 1.45 am Thursday morning, and his family and Gardai are…

Almost 16% of commercial properties in Mayo are vacant at present, according to the latest figures from GeoDirectory. The national commercial vacancy rate is at 13.2% - down slightly on the previous year. There are almost 28,000 commercial properties in the…

Gardai in Athlone have seized cocaine worth in the region of €700,000 in a planned search. At about 7am this morning, Gardai from the Crime & Drugs Unit based in Athlone conducted a search of a house in the Clonown area of the town, where cocaine with an…

A 31 year old man has pleaded guilty to having sexual relations with a 14 year old girl. He was 24 at the time of the offence in Sligo, and claimed he thought the victim was 18. The court heard this offence dates back to September 2012 . When the accused was…

Community Employment schemes across the West will be hit by strike action next Monday. CE scheme supervisors and assistant supervisors are to go on a one-day strike, in a dispute over pensions. It's over a decade ago since the Labour Court issued a…

House prices nationally increased by 6.5% in the year to December 2018, according to the latest figures from the CSO. The rate of growth was just less than half of the 12.1% increased in prices recorded the previous year. In Dublin, house prices rose by 4.2%…

A meeting organised by Clare Island Fishermen’s Group held earlier this month, heard a number of concerns that the group have in relation to the proposed laying of a fibre optic cable in Clew Bay, connecting the US with Europe. Aqua Comms have applied for a…

It may be Valentines Day, but Gardai are advising people to beware of Romance Scams. Gardai say victims of a scam believe they have met their perfect match online, but the other person is a scammer using a fake profile to build the relationship and gain the…

Following on from suspected arson attacks at a hotel in Rooskey, Co Roscommon, a local Councillor is calling for a joint meeting of the Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon municipal districts, in a bid to address what he calls "the escalating events" at the Shannon…